Principles of Historical Linguistics (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9783110129625)

Historical linguistic theory and practice contains a great number of different 'layers' which have been accepted in the course of time and have acquired a permanency of their own. These range from neogrammarian conceptualizations of sound change and analogy to present-day ideas on rule change and language mixture. To get a full grasp of the principles of historical linguistics it is therefore necessary to understand the nature and justifications (or shortcomings) of each of these 'layers', not just to look for a single 'overarching' theory. The major purpose of the book is to provide in up-to-date form such an understanding of the principles of historical linguistics and the related fields of comparative linguistics and linguistic reconstruction. In addition, the book provides a very broad exemplification of the principles of historical linguistics.

Author: Hans Henrich Hock
ISBN-10: 3110129620
ISBN-13: 9783110129625
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
Language: English
Published: 05/01/1991
Pages: 755
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.19lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 1.50d